There are not enough words to express how blown away and grateful we are for Giando on the Water - the gem of all wedding venues in New York City, hidden and somewhat under the radar, this venue is bold and refined and we're so glad we found it by simply walking in Domino Park in July of 2024. From the very first day we met with Joe and Liz at Giando, we knew we were in good hands - literally, as we shook his hand and confirmed booking our date - New Year's Eve 2025. From July 2024 until the very last song of our wedding, working with Giando was nothing but a joy. Joe and Liz are true working professionals - they know how to run an event and run it well. Their operational aptitude is unmatched and with every request, idea or vision we had to bring our dream wedding to life - they listened, responded and provided real feedback on how we can make what we want to happen, happen in a way that was operationally sound and would be successful for us. Joe is a MASTER operator - he laid our every minute of our wedding with perfection and Liz is a TOP notch seasoned organizer, reviewing every detail (which we had lots of) with precision and assuring no stone was unturned in bringing these details to life on wedding day. We met with them in-person multiple times leading to the wedding and their ability to work with us on everything we wanted to do was so appreciated. Now when it came to wedding day, we were even more blown away and our expectations were not met they were exceeded. Every single vendor involved (and we had many) we welcomed in and helped set-up and produce this dream wedding of ours. We had our ceremony inside the ballroom since it was New Year's Eve and they did an incredible transformation to flip the room from dreamy white pipe & drape ceremony to moody black/gold reception in less than an hour. We also had a STELLAR cocktail hour - the food was insane (especially the tortellini alfredo, eggplant rollatini & fried calamari) and the drinks were strong (which everyone appreciated). The cocktail room looked gorgeous because of Giando's wonderful holiday decor matched with the amazing NYC skyline views and our design. Then the reception was our dream event - the salad and pasta course set the tone for food and then the generous entrees (steak, salmon, chicken marsala) were even better than expected with tasty vegetables, potatoes & bread - more than plenty of food for any wedding and some of the most I've ever seen at an event! The bartenders did an amazing job during the reception too and the servers were incredible keeping champagne flutes full, wine bottles on every table, beer buckets on tables who wanted them and meeting every need of every guest. Theresa, our bridal attendant was the STAR of the show - she assured my gown was kept white even when a few guests spilled or food got on my dress (she literally cleaned my dress with a tide pen/club soda multiple times throughout the night), she set us up with a plate of every cocktail hour bite to eat, brought out every entree for us to try and never left my champagne glass empty or my husbands hand empty of a beer. She also helped me change from my wedding gown to reception look and made sure my veil during the ceremony was perfect walking down the aisle. The service team at Giando are best of the best, know what they're doing and do it well and with charm. They even allowed us to have a late night snack L&B Spumoni gardens vendor pop-up and helped with laying out hats to give away at the end of the night, special rock candy to go into our champagne, custom matches for our cigar vendor and assured our custom napkins, signage, etc. were where we asked for it to be. They made it so easy to bring in the vendors we wanted and perfected the wedding night in working so well together with each of them. This WILL NOT be the last event we host at Giando on the Water - the hidden gem of NYC with the most stunning view of NYC, incredible and indulgent food, top-notch seasoned service and a best in class leader - Joe. THANK YOU GIANDO ON THE WATER.

We had our wedding on the first weekend of Nov. Giando wedding experience is world class. Joe Leone and assistant Liz made for a truly memorable day. Guest raved about the food, the iconic nyc skyline views and the atmosphere. Joe made it easy and we did not need a wedding planner. The bridal attendants were very helpful and attentive. 10/10.

My husband and I had our wedding reception at Giando’s 09/28/25 and we cannot recommend this venue enough. Joe and Liz were extremely helpful throughout the planning process, as well as the day of the wedding. Communication was excellent from the beginning. Liz and her team ensured the night went just as planned. Our guests were raving about the delicious food, attentive staff, and gorgeous views. This place is one of very few preserved gems from the Williamsburg I grew up in. 10/10!

STUNNING views perfect for our nighttime wedding amazing food incredible staff

We had our wedding at Giando in September, 2024. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Joe, Liz and the team. Everything was perfect, but I want to especially shout out the staff, the service was incredible the day of our wedding. We felt taken care of in every way imaginable. The team was responsive, organized and dedicated to making our night perfect for us. Thank you!!

We had our wedding celebration at Giando's in August and couldn't have had a better night. The views, drinks, food, and service were all fantastic, setting the scene for the best time for our 200+ guests. We didn't have a wedding planner and didn't need one. Joe and Liz were communicative and collaborative and helped us pull off everything we wanted and more. And the night-of team was so attentive and kind. We got lucky with perfect weather, but knew there was a good contingency plan in place because the banquet room upstairs felt special no matter what. Couldn't think of a better place for a party in Brooklyn. Wish we could do it all over again!!

Thinking of getting married in NYC? Look no further. This is your place! After getting married a couple weeks ago, our guests (and we) still can not stop talking about what a dream everything was!

Giando On The Water checks off all the boxes for what makes a perfect New York wedding: beautiful view of the Manhattan skyline, ample space for guests, delicious Italian food, white glove service, and a staff who have weddings (and other celebratory events) down to a T.

From the moment my husband and I met Joe, he treated us like family. He's the exact type of person with whom you'd want to plan your wedding. Joe is an old school, no-nonsense guy with integrity. He's passionate about the aspects of weddings that actually matter, and he pays no mind to all the overpriced NYC wedding consumer traps. He's a great communicator, organized, and you can tell he genuinely loves his job. Joe's assistant Liz, who's lovely, is a testament to how well Giando treats their staff. I love Liz's story about how she attended her high school prom at Giando, quickly got a job there, and never looked back! Liz does an amazing job making sure everything runs smoothly the day of your event.

If you're the type of person who wants to create an unforgettable wedding experience, I promise you will be in good hands at Giando.

We had our dream NYC wedding at Giando on the Water! The location and the view is absolutely incredible, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Joe, Liz and the team. We felt like family from our first meeting with the venue manager, Joe. He is easy to communicate with, and guided us with his experience with weddings and other events. His assistant Liz and the staff also put so much love and care into our wedding, and we cannot put into words how much that meant to us.

You cannot beat the location, view, and food at Giando on the Water. We would recommend to anyone planning a party or wedding to have it at this venue. Truly a great experience working with them, no notes! We cannot wait to continue to return to this place to celebrate future anniversaries.

We had our wedding at Giando on October 1, 2023. We are pleased with the experience we had with Joe from Giando. The venue location is beautiful and Joe was amazing helping us from the beginning to the very day of the wedding. Joe has the best customer service manners and so much patience. He answered so many phone calls and was always calm and polite. We can not thank you enough for all your recommendations and everything went as it was promised when the day came. Our guest liked the venue, views and food. Thank you Joe and Giando for making our day special!

Perfection. That one word sums up the experience of my daughter’s wedding. To start with, Giando’s has a knockout view of the NYC skyline, punctuated by the Williamsburg Bridge that looms just outside its window. Boats drift by, and sea birds dance in the breezes that come off the East River. High ceilings and gorgeous chandeliers make the room a spectacular choice for a festive occasion. The room is all windows, creating a feeling of expansiveness. Guest after guest commented on the spectacular setting.

And the food is excellent. We had dinner there a few times before the wedding and especially loved the penne a la vodka, Caesar salad, chicken Marsala, baked clams, eggplant parmigiana, and fish. All delicious! And at night, the city sparkles like a grand jewel, enhancing the dining experience. Magnificent.

In terms of planning the afternoon wedding, the manager, Joe, was extremely warm and welcoming, and guided us with professionalism and charm; he also checked in with us many times throughout the wedding to make sure we were completely happy, and we were. The maitre d', Rodrigo, was both efficient and gracious in overseeing the day went without a hitch, and the entire staff was wonderful. The food came out hot, which is not an easy task at a large gathering, and the bar area served quickly, without having guests waiting endlessly. The whole day could not have gone better!

Highly recommend!